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Heatley requests trade

TSN reports "TSN has confirmed that the 28-year old who signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension with the team in October of 2007 - that includes a no-movement clause - informed the team a week ago of his desire…

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Sedins to Montreal?

A possible destination for the Sedin twins is Montreal according to Eklund of Hockeybuzz.com. "I am chasing a rumor that the Canadiens are pursuing the Sedins, and a rumor involving Komisarek to Boston. I will be blogging more before 3pm.…

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Todays Snapshots

Here’s a quick look at some of today’s news stories… TSN reports The Atlanta Thrashers have signed Marty Reasoner to a 2 year deal. TSN reports The Ducks Have signed Mike Brown to a 2 year contract extension. Kevin Mcgran…

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Cujo done but so is Pogge

According to Steve Buffery of  sunmedia, "Even if The Monster decides to haunt some other NHL locale next season, the Maple Leafs definitely will not bring back veteran goaltender Curtis Joseph. "Great service as a Leaf," Burke said yesterday of Joseph.…

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Third group unvails plan for a team in southern Ontario

TSN reported "A new group has come forward with a proposal to launch a second NHL franchise in Toronto. They have a name -- the Toronto Legacy -- and even a sweater and logo"... In sharp contrast to the Jim…

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Avalanche hire Sacco

Pat Graham AP writes that Joe Sacco " was introduced as the new coach of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, a day after the club fired Tony Granato and shook up its front office"... This is an interesting development considering the…

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Todays Snapshots

Here's a quick look at some of today's news stories... Scott C of the Calgary Herald says the Calgary Flames have decided to keep their pick in the 1st round this year and will give up next years 1st pick…

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Greg Sherman hired as Avalanche’s GM

As reported by Pat Graham AP "The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday"...    After a injury riddled season that seen the Avalanche have their…

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An insiders look at the Pheonix Coyotes moving to Hamilton

As Gabe Macaluso wrote for TSN "An insider's thoughts on an NHL team settling in Hamilton. Macaluso headed up several attempts to bring an NHL team to Hamilton while serving as CEO of Copps Coliseum from 1989 to 2005"...    If…

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Vincent Lecavalier trade talks swirl

As Bruce Garrioch of The Toronto Sun reported  "While all the talk regarding a deal involving the star centre was focused on the Canadiens, it appears the Kings are serious suitors as well"...    Given the current economic status of the…

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David Krejci re-signs for 3 years

As Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe reported "Krejci, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, agreed to a three-year extension worth an annual average of $3.75 million. He will earn $3.5 million in 2009-10, $3.75 million in 2010-11, and…

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The Montreal Canadiens to hire Jacques Martin as the new head coach

As reported on TSN   "The Montreal Canadiens began their offseason moves with a bang on Monday, as general manager Bob Gainey announced that the club has hired Jacques Martin as their new head coach"...    It looks like the  Canadiens…

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